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Lentil Kibbeh with Meat
Southern-style lentil kibbeh is a nourishing traditional recipe. Southern Lebanese cooking relies heavily on legumes and bulgur, and this dish includes both.
How to Make Bissara
Bissara is an ancient recipe many young people haven't heard of. Read the details of this nourishing traditional dish — it might inspire you to try it :)
How to Make Sahlab at Home
Sahlab is a delicious warm drink/dessert, often served with a sprinkle of cinnamon or other delicate flavorings. Perfect with cake or cookies—make it at home and enjoy its warmth.
Eggplant Pizza
Eggplant pizza — an innovative, delicious, healthy vegan recipe. If you want pizza without dough, this is the one. Try it!
Chicken and Vegetable Soup with Lemon
A delicious homemade chicken and vegetable soup with lemon. The recipe includes a trick to bring out the bright lemon flavor — grab it now to fight colds :) and enjoy the taste.
Mujaddara with Bulgur and Lentils (Mhmara)
A distinctive bulgur-and-lentil mujaddara — topped here with a little crispy fried onion. This mujaddara is a pride of southern Lebanon.
Best Homemade Sablé
Do you love making sablé but don't know how? Here's an easy method to make the best sablé from "What's Cooking Today" to your table. Enjoy!
How to Make Namoura (Semolina Tray Cake)
Namoura tray — one of the richest Arab desserts and very popular. Try this easy method to make it. Garnish with nuts as desired.
Kumpir Potato
Kumpir potato is a new recipe that lovers of baked potatoes or fast food will enjoy. Try it and tell us what you think.
How to Preserve Baladi (Village) Cheese
How to preserve baladi cheese: from salting and boiling to packing in jars. Every step is listed in detail in this recipe—nothing beats homemade pantry preserves!
Layali Lubnan (Layali Lebanon)
Layali Lubnan is one of the most delicious Lebanese desserts and very easy to make at home. Serve chilled with honey or sugar syrup.
Lentil Rishta
Lentil Rishta is a vegetarian dish you will enjoy. Not very common but a very old recipe — simple ingredients based on lentils and dough. See the full method below.
Sfoof Made with Fine Semolina
Sfoof made with fine semolina (no regular flour) — a new, successful recipe from Sho Tabkhin. Enjoy this sfoof with your children and guests.
Tea Bag–Shaped Cookies
Adorable tea bag–shaped cookies. Dough is cut into a tea-envelope shape, baked, then dipped in chocolate sauce — a charming treat for tea time.
Kunafa with Puff Pastry
Kunafa made with puff pastry — a new, easy and quick kunafa recipe. There's no limit to creativity in the kitchen, especially when it comes to kunafa.
Fillet Steak with Rosemary
Fillet steak with rosemary — a great recipe every home cook should know. Anyone who loves meat will enjoy a well-cooked steak; this recipe balances flavors and keeps the fillet tender.
Chicken and Potatoes in the Oven
A beloved, classic roast — chicken and potatoes baked with a simple, flavorful marinade. Serve with rice, salad or bread.
Maquda (Laban Amu)
Maquda, called Laban Amu in parts of southern Lebanon, also known as Shakriyeh with rice — a delicious yogurt-based dish with boiled meat and small onions, served with rice and vermicelli.